Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
Recently, a simple question was asked on social media: “If you are Muslim, what racism, hate, discrimination or microaggressions do you experience in everyday life?” The responses were immediate, detailed, and deeply concerning. People from Reading, Oldham, Bradford, London, South Wales, the West Midlands and beyond shared experiences of being called terrorists, told to “go […]
22 June 2026 Windrush Day is a time to honour the generations who travelled far from home to help build modern Britain. Their resilience, contribution and legacy continue to enrich our communities and strengthen our nation. Foreword Every year on 22 June, the United Kingdom marks Windrush Day, a national day of reflection, remembrance, and
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Foreword Police accountability cannot be built on community pain, unpaid labour and polite consultation. For many Black Londoners and other communities affected by disproportionate policing, the issue is not a lack of lived experience, knowledge or willingness to speak. The issue is that people have spoken repeatedly and too often, systems have listened without changing.
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Honouring Our Communities: Lived Experiences, Recognition and Change Foreword At Equality and Diversity UK (EDUK), we believe that Black History Month must be more than reflection alone. It must be a catalyst for action, accountability, and long-term change. The testimonies shared within this report are powerful reminders that racism is not simply historical; it remains
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EDUK Professional Insight Blog Foreword At Equality and Diversity UK (EDUK), we often hear organisations describe racism as an issue of “unconscious bias” alone. While unconscious bias is real and evidenced within research, reducing racism solely to something people are unaware of can unintentionally weaken accountability, minimise harm, and prevent meaningful organisational change. An edited
When Political Commentary Crosses the Line What employers, educators, and organisations must learn about antisemitic imagery, accountability, reputation, and workplace culture Disclaimer The image featured in this article is a screenshot of a social media post circulating online at the time of writing. It is included for the purpose of discussion, education, media literacy, and
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Black. Jewish. Unapologetic. Inspired by the growing fear, trauma and silence surrounding antisemitism in Britain today, and the question many Jewish families are now quietly asking: “Would they hide me?” Opening Poem — The Question We Should Never Have to Ask Would you hide me if they came?If hatred once again had name?If windows smashed
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Across the UK, there has been a documented rise in antisemitic incidents alongside broader hate incidents affecting many protected groups. In law, the Equality Act 2010 is clear: religion or belief is a protected characteristic, and organisations have a legal duty to prevent discrimination, harassment and victimisation. But legal compliance alone is not enough. The
Foreword: This Is Not Abstract – This Is Happening Here Across the UK and here in Greater Manchester recent months have seen a disturbing rise in antisemitic incidents: verbal abuse in the street, intimidation outside places of worship, online harassment spilling into real-world threats, and Jewish individuals being targeted simply for who they are. These
Listening, Learning and Acting Together: Why are British Jews afraid? Read More »
Since January 2026, equality issues linked to the protected characteristics in the Equality Act 2010 have continued to surface across UK policy, public debate, and everyday life. Some have dominated headlines. Others have remained quieter. But together, they reveal something important: Inequality in the UK is not isolated, and it is not experienced one characteristic
